Ovation Oviation 842 manual

Contents Chapter 1 Your LCD Panel Quick Start ............................................................................ 1–3 Connecting the Projection Panel .................................... 1–5 Software ................................................................................. 1–6 Accessories .....................................[...]

The Graphical User Interface ................................................. 3–8 Control Panel and Remote Control ............................... 3–8 Controlling Menus with a Mouse .................................. 3–8 Cyclops Interactive Pointer System ................................ 3–9 Using the Menus ................................[...]

User’s Guide • 1–1 Chapter 1 • The LCD Panel Chapter 1 Your LCD Panel Congratulations on purchasing your new Ovation+ projection panel - the most powerful projection panel available! This system allows you to project the power of your computer in presentations and workgroup meetings. The panel is designed to offer you unsurpassed image qual[...]

1–2 • User’s Guide Chapter 1 • The LCD Panel The projection system consists of an active-matrix Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) panel, a remote control, and appropriate cabling. The active-matrix LCD provides superior image quality for both still and full-motion video images. The packing box should contain the following items, along with cable[...]

User’s Guide • 1–3 Chapter 1 • The LCD Panel Quick Start This section lists quick setup directions for experienced users. Control Panel POWER MENU VIDEO SYNC - CONTRAST + Figure 3 Control Panel POWER Key Turn power on/off. Arrow Keys Select menu items. Adjust image on screen. MENU Key Enter and exit the menu system. VIDEO Select a video sou[...]

1–4 • User’s Guide Chapter 1 • The LCD Panel Connector Panel AUDIO IN LEFT RIGHT S-VHS AUDIO OUT VIDEO IN SERIAL CYCLOPS TO MAC MONITOR TO VGA MONIT OR FROM COMPUTER POWER Figure 4 Connector Panel AUDIO IN LEFT AUDIO IN RIGHT Plug Left Channel Audio into the White RCA Connector. Plug Right Channel Audio into the Red RCA Connector. AUDIO [...]

User’s Guide • 1–5 Chapter 1 • The LCD Panel Connecting the Projection Panel 1. Turn off all power to the computer, monitor, and projection panel. 2. Connect the power supply to the POWER connector on the projection panel and plug the power cord into the wall outlet (see Power Connection on page 2-3). 3. Connect a video cable between the co[...]

1–6 • User’s Guide Chapter 1 • The LCD Panel Software The projection panel does not require a separate device driver or any other modification to the computer’s operating system. The panel is fully compatible with all major software programs. When using the optional Cyclops interactive pointer system or Presentation Control Software, inst[...]

User’s Guide • 2–1 Chapter 2 • Setting Up the Projection Panel Chapter 2 Setting Up the Projection Panel This chapter describes the connections needed to set up the projection panel. CAUTION! Treat the projection panel with care. Never lean it against vertical surfaces or put it where it’s likely to fall. First, set up the computer, overh[...]

2–2 • User’s Guide Chapter 2 • Setting Up the Projection Panel All connections between the projection panel and computer or video source are made on the side connector panel. Connector Panel Figure 6 Connector Panel AUDIO IN LEFT AUDIO IN RIGHT Plug Left Channel Audio into the White RCA Connector. Plug Right Channel Audio into the Red RCA C[...]

User’s Guide • 2–3 Chapter 2 • Setting Up the Projection Panel Power Connection The power supply has a fixed cord ending in a circular plug with five pins. Carefully insert this plug into the power port of the projection panel. POWER Figure 7 The projection panel’s POWER port Find the correct IEC power cord for the location. Plug the fema[...]

2–4 • User’s Guide Chapter 2 • Setting Up the Projection Panel Desktop Computers Use the appropriate cable to connect your desktop computer to the projection panel. 1. Turn off power to the computer and projection panel. 2. Unplug the monitor cable from the computer’s Video Out connector. 3. Connect the smaller end of the appropriate vide[...]

User’s Guide • 2–5 Chapter 2 • Setting Up the Projection Panel MONITOR MAC II/CPU P ANEL AUDIO Figure 10 Macintosh Connections 4. Connect the larger end of the cable to the projection panel’s FROM COMPUTER connector. G A MONITOR FROM COMPUTER POW E Figure 11 The projection panel’s FROM COMPUTER connector 5. If desired, connect an extern[...]

2–6 • User’s Guide Chapter 2 • Setting Up the Projection Panel Laptop Computers Use the appropriate cable to connect your laptop to the projection panel. 1. Turn off power to the laptop and projection panel. 2. Connect the smaller end of the appropriate video cable to the external Monitor connector. 3. Connect the larger end of the cable to[...]

User’s Guide • 2–7 Chapter 2 • Setting Up the Projection Panel Monitor Connection Data can be viewed on a separate monitor in addition to the projection panel. This connection can be made with the projection panel and computer power on. 1. Connect the monitor’s video cable to the projection panel’s TO MAC MONITOR or TO VGA MONITOR conne[...]

2–8 • User’s Guide Chapter 2 • Setting Up the Projection Panel CYCLOPS Connection Use the CYCLOPS connector to connect the projection panel to the computer to use the optional Cyclops interactive pointer system, the Presentation Control Software, or a Microsoft- compatible mouse (see page 3-5). SERIAL CYCLOPS Figure 14 The projection panel?[...]

User’s Guide • 2–9 Chapter 2 • Setting Up the Projection Panel Serial Port Connection (To Panel) A separate Microsoft-compatible mouse can be connected to the SERIAL port connector on the projection panel to control the panel’s built-in LightBoard drawing capability. This mouse can also be used to navigate the panel’s menus in Local Mod[...]

2–10 • User’s Guide Chapter 2 • Setting Up the Projection Panel S-VHS Video Connection For an S-VHS (or S-Video) source, use an S-VHS cable instead of the RCA cable connection described above. The S-VHS cable has identical round, 4-pin DIN connectors on both ends. S-VHS A UDIO OUT VIDEO Figure 17 The projection panel’s S-VHS connector [...]

User’s Guide • 2–11 Chapter 2 • Setting Up the Projection Panel Video-ready projection panel models have three audio ports labeled AUDIO IN LEFT (White), AUDIO IN RIGHT (Red) and AUDIO OUT. Stereo AUDIO IN For true stereo audio when using a VCR or laser-disc, use the supplied audio-visual cables to connect the audio source to the projection[...]

2–12 • User’s Guide Chapter 2 • Setting Up the Projection Panel Mono AUDIO IN Even if your audio source only outputs monaural audio, your panel can output simulated stereo. 1. Choose the appropriate cable, and insert the appropriate connector in your source’s AUDIO OUT port. 2. Connect the other end to the projection panel’s left or rig[...]

User’s Guide • 2–13 Chapter 2 • Setting Up the Projection Panel AUDIO OUT Use a stereo mini-jack cable to connect the projection panel’s AUDIO OUT port to a separate amplifier or amplified speakers. For more information, refer to the amplifier system manual. R IGHT S-V H AUDIO OUT Figure 19 The projection panel’s AUDIO OUT connector[...]

User’s Guide • 3–1 Chapter 3 • Using the Projection Panel Chapter 3 Using the Projection Panel The monitor and projection panel should be powered-up before the computer, so that the computer senses the display(s) during its boot-up sequence. When POWER is pressed to turn the panel on, the POWER light illuminates. If the key is pressed again[...]

3–2 • User’s Guide Chapter 3 • Using the Projection Panel Control Panel The projection panel’s Control Panel keys are used to adjust the projected image and to display or hide the menu. POWER MENU VIDEO SYNC - CONTRAST + Figure 21 Control Panel Key Function POWER Turns projection panel power on and off. Arrow Keys 1. Press Left/Right to s[...]

User’s Guide • 3–3 Chapter 3 • Using the Projection Panel The Remote Control The Remote Control allows you to control the projection panel from a distance by aiming it at the front of the panel or the projection screen. The panel sees the reflected beam and responds to it. ZOOM - VOLUME + MUTE TEXT FREEZE SYNC VIDEO MENU - CONTRAS T + PROG [...]

3–4 • User’s Guide Chapter 3 • Using the Projection Panel The Remote Control has the following keys: Key Function Arrow Keys 1. Press Left/Right to select a menu function. Press Up/Down to change the selected value. 2. Use the Arrow keys to adjust the position of a full - screen image on the screen. 3. The Arrow keys are also used to pan to[...]

User’s Guide • 3–5 Chapter 3 • Using the Projection Panel The projection panel is simple to operate and can be controlled several different ways. The projection panel’s menus can be accessed and controlled via the Control Panel, the Remote Control, a Microsoft-compatible mouse or the optional Cyclops. The panel’s LightBoard function can[...]

3–6 • User’s Guide Chapter 3 • Using the Projection Panel Operating Modes The panel and its control devices can operate in two modes: Local Mode and Host Mode. Local Mode Anytime the panel’s menus or LightBoard are activated, the panel is in Local Mode. In Local Mode, the projection panel mouse or the optional Cyclops is used for projecti[...]

User’s Guide • 3–7 Chapter 3 • Using the Projection Panel Host Mode If a mouse or Cyclops and a data cable are connected to the panel, it can also operate in the Host Mode. Host Mode can only be used when the panel’s menu and LightBoard are not active. This means that the panel and its control devices are communicating directly with the h[...]

3–8 • User’s Guide Chapter 3 • Using the Projection Panel The Graphical User Interface Your projection system features a graphical user interface that allows easy control of menus and your panel’s many functions. You will find that each interface method discussed below provides you with increasing power over your presentation system. Cont[...]

User’s Guide • 3–9 Chapter 3 • Using the Projection Panel Cyclops Interactive Pointer System For the ultimate in functionality, you can use the optional Cyclops Interactive Pointer System to control the menus and LightBoard draw program (see page 3-11) in Local Mode, and the attached computer in Host Mode (see page 3-6). To open or close th[...]

3–10 • User’s Guide Chapter 3 • Using the Projection Panel Using the Menus When the MENU key is pressed or when Cyclops is used to open the menus (see page 3-9), a menu bar appears at the top of the screen.  Input Source Image Audio Preferences Advanced MENUS Cyclops Calibrate Calibrate No Calibrate Right Center None[...]

User’s Guide • 3–11 Chapter 3 • Using the Projection Panel LightBoard Menu This menu sets up and activates the projection panel’s built-in LightBoard draw program. LightBoard allows highlighting of text or other objects on the screen and drawing on a whiteboard or blackboard with Cyclops or a mouse.   Overlay WhiteBoard BlackB[...]

3–12 • User’s Guide Chapter 3 • Using the Projection Panel To use the LightBoard: 1. Access the LightBoard menu and choose On. The Draw tool bar appears in the upper left of the display. 2. The currently selected tool (Draw or Erase) is highlighted and a cursor appears. Use the Cyclops wand, laser pointer or a Microsoft-compatible mouse att[...]

User’s Guide • 3–13 Chapter 3 • Using the Projection Panel 2. Click on the color you want to use. The Color box takes on the selected color, and the color pallette remains available. Figure 26 Color selection boxes 3. Click the Color box or the icon in the upper right corner again to turn the color selection boxes off. 4. To draw, click and[...]

3–14 • User’s Guide Chapter 3 • Using the Projection Panel Cyclops Menu This menu allows you to adjust the optional Cyclops interactive pointer system settings.  Input Source Image Audio Preferences Advanced MENUS Cyclops Calibrate Calibrate No Calibrate Right Center None Button Left LightBoard Figure 27 Cyclops Menu[...]

User’s Guide • 3–15 Chapter 3 • Using the Projection Panel Input Source Menu This menu provides a two-step method of selecting the video source. When a video input is connected, the Source Mode box indicates which video source has been detected by the projection panel. Input Source  Image Audio Preferences Advanced MENUS LightBo[...]

3–16 • User’s Guide Chapter 3 • Using the Projection Panel If Video is selected, the Source Mode box allows the selection of NTSC, PAL, or SECAM video. The projection panel automatically detects the format of a connected video source (either NTSC or PAL/SECAM). When it detects a signal that may be either PAL or SECAM, the panel initially de[...]

User’s Guide • 3–17 Chapter 3 • Using the Projection Panel Image Menu Computer Video When computer video is displayed, the Image Menu displays a series of video adjustment windows. The horizontal bars move up or down to indicate the current setting. Contrast Sync Pixel Skip Dot Clk Colors 226000 16.7 million Input Source Image  Aud[...]

3–18 • User’s Guide Chapter 3 • Using the Projection Panel NTSC/PAL/SECAM or S-Video When the Image menu is selected for an NTSC/PAL/SECAM or S-Video source, the following menu appears. Adjust the individual settings to achieve the best picture. Contrast Brightness Tint Saturation Input Source Image  Audio Preferences Advanced M[...]

User’s Guide • 3–19 Chapter 3 • Using the Projection Panel Audio Menu The Audio menu allows adjustment of the volume, balance and tone of the projection panel’s audio output. V olume Mute Balance Treble Bass Normal Mute Source Stereo Left Right LightBoard Cyclops Input Source Image Audio Preferences Advanced MEN[...]

3–20 • User’s Guide Chapter 3 • Using the Projection Panel As described in Audio Connections (see p. 2-11), you can incorporate audio into your presentation in a variety of ways. In order to configure your system, follow the instructions below. Stereo Audio If you wish to use a source with true stereo audio output, complete the following st[...]

User’s Guide • 3–21 Chapter 3 • Using the Projection Panel Mono Audio If you are using a monaural source but wish to simulate stereo output, complete the following steps: 1. Open the Input Source menu and access Source Select. 2. Choose the source (e.g. Video). 3. Open the Audio menu and access Source. 4. If the monaural source is connected[...]

3–22 • User’s Guide Chapter 3 • Using the Projection Panel Audio Follow In order to take advantage of your projection system’s Audio Follow feature (see page 2-12), complete the following steps: 1. Open the Input Source menu and access Source Select. 2. Choose Computer. 3. Open the Audio menu and access Source. 4. Choose Left. 5. Return t[...]

User’s Guide • 3–23 Chapter 3 • Using the Projection Panel Preferences Menu This menu is used to tailor the projection panel to a personal presentation style. Language English Deustch Francais Espanol Italiano Projection Front Rear On-screen Display Hide Prog. Key LightBoard Reverse Clear Colors Audio Source[...]

3–24 • User’s Guide Chapter 3 • Using the Projection Panel Advanced Menu This menu is used to adjust the image and to select a set of customized values. User Default User A User B Rev. Video Normal Reverse Mode Reset Off Reset Mode LightBoard Cyclops Input Source Image Audio Preferences  Advanced MENUS Figure 3[...]

User’s Guide • 3–25 Chapter 3 • Using the Projection Panel A set of customized values for every video mode (VGA, Macintosh II, NTSC/PAL/SECAM, etc.) can be stored for the Default user, User A, or User B. To save a custom setting: 1. Select Default, User A, or User B under the User Menu in the Advanced Menu. 2. Make any projection panel adju[...]

User’s Guide • 4–1 Chapter 4 • Maintenance Chapter 4 Maintenance The projection system requires minimal maintenance. Slide the battery compartment open to change batteries. Figure 37 Installing batteries (Use 2 AAA size batteries) To clean the top or bottom protective glass, put a small amount of glass cleaner on a soft cloth or lens cleani[...]

User’s Guide • 5–1 Chapter 5 • Troubleshooting Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Please refer to this troubleshooting chart before calling a reseller for assistance. Problem Likely Cause Possible Solution No computer image projected 1. Loose cable 2. No power to computer 3. Incompatible video system 4. No power to projection panel 5. External port [...]

5–2 • User’s Guide Chapter 5 • Troubleshooting If you still need help after checking the Troubleshooting Chart on page 5-1, or you need replacement parts, call the reseller’s technical support line and explain the problem. If the reseller cannot solve the problem, please call Proxima Customer Service at: U.S.A. and Canada (800) 447-7694 o[...]

User’s Guide • 5–3 Chapter 5 • Troubleshooting Send authorized returns to: U.S.A. or Canada: Proxima Corporation RMA #______ 9440 Carroll Park Drive San Diego, CA 92121-2298 Europe: Proxima Corporation RMA#______ Horsterweg 24 6191 RX Beek The Netherlands Please ship the projection panel in its original container. If the original package is[...]

User’s Guide • A–1 Appendix A • Specifications Appendix A Specifications Computer Video NTSC The projection panel supports the NTSC television standard, specification M, 3.58 MHz subcarrier frequency. Bolivia and Barbados have adopted specification N as national standards. The panel is not compatible with this video standard. PAL The projec[...]

A–2 • User’s Guide Appendix A • Specifications Interfaces From Computer DB-25 Serial Full Duplex serial port with DB-9 connector Video (Models 842, 846) Female RCA video jack, 4-pin mini DIN jack for S-Video (Y/C) Audio (Models 842, 846) 2 Female RCA jacks for Audio In and Mini-Jack for Audio Out Output to Monitor Hi-density DB-15 for IBM-C[...]

User’s Guide • B–1 Appendix B • Accessories and Parts Appendix B Accessories and Parts Accessories Your reseller offers a selection of accessories that can add to the usefulness of your projection system. Cyclops Interactive Pointer System Maximize the power and convenience of the projection panel’s LightBoard feature, and interactively c[...]

B–2 • User’s Guide Appendix B • Accessories and Parts Powered Loudspeaker System If you’re giving a presentation with audio but don’t have access to an amplifier and speakers, use a powered loudspeaker system. These portable speakers can be battery operated or powered from a wall outlet. They deliver high-quality sound and do not requir[...]

User’s Guide • B–3 Appendix B • Accessories and Parts Carrying Cases The Hard Carrying Case, roomy enough for two projection panels (or one panel and one laptop), Cyclops, cables, and accessories, provides the ultimate in protection and convenience. Check the carrying case as luggage – or stow it in an airplane overhead compartment – wi[...]

B–4 • User’s Guide Appendix B • Accessories and Parts Ordering Parts Please order replacement and accessory parts through your local reseller, or call Proxima at: U.S.A. and Canada (800) 447-7694 or (619) 457-5500 Press 1 for Customer Service Fax: (619) 457-8542 Outside U.S.A. and Canada (619) 457-5500 Press 1 for Customer Service Fax: (619[...]

Index A Accessories 1–6, B–1 carrying cases B–3 Cyclops B–1 interface kits B–2 powered loudspeaker system B–2 Advanced Menu 3–24 custom settings 3–24 Air Flow 3–1 AUDIO IN 2–11 Audio Menu 3–19 B BlackBoard 3–11 C Carrying Cases B–3 Color Box 3–13 Color Selection 3–13 Compatible Video Standards A–1 Computer Connector [...]

I Image Menu 3–17 computer video 3–17 NTSC/PAL/SECAM or S-Video 3–17 Input Source Menu 3–15 Interface Kits B–2 Interfaces A–2 L Laptop Computers 2–6 Laptop Connections 2–6 LightBoard Menu 3–11 BlackBoard 3–11 Overlay 3–11 WhiteBoard 3–11 Low Temperatures 3–1 M Main Menu 3–10 MENU Key 3–10 Menus Advanced menu 3–24 Aud[...]

S S-VHS 2–10 S-VHS Video Connection 2–10 Separate Monitor 2–7 TO MAC MONITOR 2–7 TO VGA MONITOR 2–7 SERIAL 2–9 Software 1–6 Source Mode Box 3–15 Specifications compatible video standards A–1 computer video A–1 interfaces A–2 T Troubleshooting Chart 5–1 TV Video 2–9 V VGA Connections 2–4 VIDEO IN 2–9 VIDEO Key 3–2 Vid[...]